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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.38, 759.64 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.38, 759.64 and 181.72 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.38 : 759.64 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.38/759.64 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.38x = 759.64 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.38x = 138,041.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,041.78/506.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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